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Maze War
Considered to be the very earliest pioneers of First Person Shooter games, where the player navigated a maze, shooting and turning in increments of 90 degrees. -
WayOut
WayOut was released on the Atari 8-bit and used a technique called ray casting, where a 3D environment is created from a 2D layout. Also known for being a non-combat premise. -
Wolfenstein 3D and Doom
Wolfenstein was credited for creating the first-person shooter genre. Even though Doom was released in 1993, both used the ray cast technique. Doom basically refined the already detailed geometry and text of Wolfenstein. -
Halo
Compared to the previous FPS games, Halo featured a more wide universe and became an enormous hit when it first got released. It was also popular for having a narrative and storyline. -
Call of Duty
Call of Duty was among the first FPS games to let players aim down a weapon's sights. It emphasized pace and lone wolf virtuosity. -
Overwatch
Undoubtedly the game of this decade, Overwatch brings more than just the concept of firing a gun. It combines many different concepts from other genres, like MOBAs and fighting games. Not only is it about the unique abilities of each character, but also about their quirks and antics.
